MG Magnette Automobile MM164

[Mark SalzedoParticipant @marksalzedo65030]

Hello,

I would be interested to hear from any model engineers who are familiar in scratch building metal model automobiles. I am currently building the MG Magnette from the drawings by G. H. Deason (http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/product/17247/mg-magnette-mm164).

It seems there are not many model engineers who scratch build model automobiles.

Many thanks for looking.

Mark 

(email: mjsalzedo@yahoo.co.uk)

[Mark SalzedoParticipant @marksalzedo65030]

Automobile

[Rob ManleyParticipant @robmanley79788]

I have always wondered what the quality of those drawing is like as they appear so cheap when compared to the locomotive drawings.  Any chance of posting some pictures of progress? 

R.

[Mark SalzedoParticipant @marksalzedo65030]

Hello Rob,

Thanks for the post.

I have only just received the drawings, so the build is at a very early stage. I will be pleased to post pictures as the chassis evolves.

I am quite pleased with the detail of the drawings. Construction notes would be helpful though. It looks to be a 1″ scale – an attractive automobile, made principally from dural, steel, and brass.

I am thinking through at the moment the right commercially built engine to house and use in the engine bay (1 – 3.5 cc). It must be relatively slow running. Suggestions will be welcome.

Kind regards,

Mark

[WearyParticipant @weary]

Mark,

you were asking about ‘construction notes’.  Are you aware that the construction of a 1:12 scale 1946 MG TC was written up by Stephen Atkinson and covered in some detail in Model Engineer?

 

Vol 194 2005 Issue Number 4249 Page 672

       195 2005                            4251              33

       195 2005                            4253            152     

       195 2005                            4255            262     

       195 2005                            4257            389

       195 2005                            4259            515

       195 2005                            4261            634

       196 2006                            4266            130

 

Geof Deason also wrote an article covering the construction of a scale Aston Martin vol 111  1954 Issue Number 2795 page 707

 

Phil.

Edited By Weary on 23/02/2010 18:41:44

[Mark SalzedoParticipant @marksalzedo65030]

Hello Phil,

Many thanks for the information.

I will look into this – construction notes will be most helpful.

I am surprised that not more model engineers venture into building an automobile in between building a live-steam locomotive or traction engine.

Best wishes,

Mark

[Author]

Posts